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I have been off the road for awhile, plus I'm dense as petrified wood. Chessmen say's FSC $1.15 8\20\19. How does this relate to a Transit type cargo van per mile?

Regarding the monies\compensation split between fleet owner & driver(s). If the fleet owner keeps the 60% including fsc, is the driver(s) compensation 40% before or after the fsc is included?.

From the St Louis Post Dispatch 3\14\13 Commercial trucks & buses that cross State lines would have to be equipped with with electronic devices that record how many hours the vehicles are in operation, according to a government proposal Thursday aimed at preventing accidents by tired drivers.

Land Line say's Freightliner is recalling 379 Cascadias for model years 2013 - 2014 manufactured between December 11, 2012 and November 27, 2013 equipped with Meritor Wabco electronically controlled air suspension systems. Wiring harness that may have been connected in reverse in the air...

There is a commodity Company in Mt Grove\Norwood Mo. They have purchased #75 new Peterbilt class #8 tractors. i don't know how many have been delivered. I have seen a few on the roads locally and been behind one that was Bob tailing.There is no visible exhaust stack(s). Are they under the frame?

With all the comments about the maintenance regarding Sprinters. Is there a major difference also in the larger engines in a Straight truck. In regards to a USA manufactured engine?. I would think that most shops are familiar with Cat, Detroit Diesel, Cummings.

I would like, if you please some opinions from Sprinter style \ Cargomax type O\O if $1.10 a loaded mile is a reasonable average rate. Or just a pipe dream.

I saw an add for Fedex on Craigslist. "Individual Team drivers wanted." :confused: what they are looking for are single drivers for when one of a team is on vacation or Ill.

The nearest town to me for gas\diesel is Mt Grove Mo. Gas has gone from $3.39 to $3.84 in three days. My rigs are diesel which so far has stayed at $3.69

This is purely spectulative at this point. IF a Straight truck could average 1800 paid miles a week with 400 DH as a solo. What's wrong with the following figures? 2200 miles total @ 8.5 MPG = $1010.00 for fuel @ $3.90 per gallon. 1800 paid miles @ $1.55 per mile = $2,790. Which leaves $1,780...

A tractor trailer has jack knifed between mile markers 123-124 on I 44 west bound in Lebanon, MO. We got 4" of snow which has now turned to freezing rain South East of Springfield.

First I'm not sure if it's one or both. Starting last Saturday 10\1\2011 it is unlawful to either text or use a cellular phone or both in a School district or work zone.

Can someone\anyone recommend a Thread, web site or book. That someone foolish enough to consider being solo in a Straight truck could learn the basics of maintence for said truck.:rolleyes:

Listening to the News this afternoon, Barry Bonds former mistress gave testimony about some of the wonderful things Steroids did for him. :p #1 Acne on his back #2 His intimate body parts began to shrink #3 His ability to perform sexually diminished. Anyone with children involved in competitive...

Any one on with Try Hours?. Their Carrier Forums spot is a little thin.;) Found my answers on the Forum. Please disregard request. Thanks.

Has anyone in a Ford Diesel Van added after market cruise control. If so was it the new steering wheel type or just the Stalk replaced?. Plus are you happy with the way either one works for you?.:rolleyes: Thanks in advance.

Temporary Rules 1941 Richmond Golf Club London, England #1 Players asked to collect the Bomb & splinters fragments to save there causing damage to mowing machines. #2 In competitions, during gun fire or while Bombs are falling Players may take shelter with out penalty. #3 The positions of known...

"Advances That Will Change The Car Industry" This article has in it a story about a Company who partnered up with the University of Massachusetts to create Diesel & gasoline from Saw Dust, wood chips, & Biomass. It goes on to say that "Kior" has pledged to build 5 plants in Mississippi, that...

UAW Targets Foreign Car Plants in the U.S. Bob King elected to head the UAW last summer. "We want to take a high road, auto workers should have the a democratic right to decide whether they want to be in a union." "we're a 21st century union, we believe we have been committed to the...

In a news article this morning it Say's, GM to offer buy outs to several thousand "skill" workers, while nine more plants are closed or scheduled to be closed. This should help GM since the article goes on to say that the "cap" on executive bonus's are being lifted.:rolleyes: